Manager - HSE

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental efforts across our construction projects. You will develop and implement HSE plans, mentor site teams, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications, and a proven track record with large-scale developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification is preferred.
• Relevant UAE HSE practitioner certification or registration would be an advantage.
• Strong HSE management experience within construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or major project environments.
• Experience managing HSE performance across large-scale construction projects and multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project HSE plans, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure UAE HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, authority standards, and organizational policies compliance.
• Provide HSE leadership and guidance to project teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, and other HSE documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and non-compliance.
• Monitor activities to ensure appropriate HSE controls and safe systems of work.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities with preventive and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and environmental events; determine root causes.
• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs, statistics, trends, and performance indicators; report to management.
• Lead HSE meetings, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness programmes across projects.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to integrate HSE considerations into planning and execution.
• Liaise with government authorities and external stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Ensure environmental risks are identified and managed throughout delivery.
• Promote proactive safety culture and workforce accountability for HSE.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and compliance evidence.

Skills

HSE management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

HSE auditing

Contractor management

Emergency response

Communication

Safety culture

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH certificate

IOSH certificate

UAE HSE practitioner certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities across projects, ensuring a safe working environment, regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and implementation of organizational HSE standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project HSE plans, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, authority standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide HSE leadership and guidance to project teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, and other HSE documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and areas of non-compliance.
• Monitor construction and project activities to ensure appropriate HSE controls and safe systems of work are implemented.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective measures are established.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and environmental events, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs, statistics, trends, and performance indicators and provide regular reports to project and senior management.
• Lead HSE meetings, toolbox initiatives, safety campaigns, and awareness programmes across projects.
• Ensure appropriate emergency preparedness and response arrangements are established, tested, and maintained.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and ensure corrective action is taken where required.
• Coordinate with Project, Construction, Technical, Risk, and other teams to integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders on HSE-related matters where required.
• Ensure environmental risks and impacts are identified and appropriately managed throughout project delivery.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage workforce engagement and accountability for HSE performance.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, inspection findings, incident documentation, and compliance evidence.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE systems, standards, and performance across projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification is preferred.
• Relevant UAE HSE practitioner certification or registration would be an advantage.
• Strong HSE management experience within construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or major project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing HSE performance across large-scale construction projects and multiple contractors.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, international safety standards, risk assessment, incident investigation, and environmental management.
• Experience conducting HSE audits, inspections, investigations, and contractor performance reviews.

Key Competencies

HSE Management

• Occupational Health & Safety
• Environmental Management
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• HSE Auditing
• Contractor Management
• Emergency Response
• Leadership
• Communication & Influence
• Safety Culture Development